WikiLeaks
founder Julian Assange will try to persuade a British judge Monday to
block his extradition to Sweden to face trial for sex crimes, arguing
he could end up facing execution in the United States.

The 39-year-old Australian
computer expert, who has infuriated the U.S. government by releasing
thousands of secret diplomatic cables on his website, is wanted in
Sweden where two WikiLeaks volunteers allege sexual misconduct. Assange
denies the allegations.